Aurora Whimsy bloomed from the mission to paint one hundred of something, anything, much like Georgia O’Keefe sought to paint one hundred flowers and doors. The choice to paint frogs and toads was arbitrary, they have simple outlines, they are super cute, and infamously turning gay. My passion for these silly little creatures allowed me to experiment with different art mediums, learn new skills, and unpredictably find a community of people who believe in the value of undisputed adorableness. Primarily, creating art is for me and brings me happiness; but there is an undeniable thrill when someone sees a piece and says “oh my god that’s so cute”. I am continuously amazed at the outpouring of support and recognition for my amphibious creations. Although I am almost halfway to one thousand frogs/toads, I do not plan on stopping.